Senior Executive - Corporate Finance at BDO South Africa

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BDO has a vacancy for a Senior Executive in the Corporate Finance transaction services division. The responsibilities of the role will be, inter alia:

• Oversight and management of due diligence projects, including internal and external co-ordination 
• Planning of due diligence projects including working paper and report template preparation
• Production of comprehensive due diligence reports which indicate, inter alia key due diligence findings and recommendations to the client, which are in compliance with best practice and BDO standards
• Preparation of engagement scope of work with specific procedures tailored to the underlying target entities which are designed to address client expectations
• Manage relationships with client management 
• Assign and lead teams in terms of performing engagement management activities such as billing, scheduling, performance, mentoring, managing client expectations, and identifying additional client needs
• Maintain active communication with both partners and clients to manage expectations and ensure client satisfaction. Proactively identify, document and communicate any changes to the scope of work
• Assist in the support of transactions in our capacity as JSE reporting accountants

Operational requirements:

• Review work within timelines required with appropriate feedback provided 
• Ensure that BDO tools and knowledge are appropriately applied by all staff 
• Ensure that risks are identified and communicated appropriately 
• Perform analysis to identify and evaluate potential deal breakers and/or contract negotiating points 
• Apply transaction experience and industry knowledge to identify key issues and value drivers that will be critical to the client 
• Draft appropriately tailored scope of work and fee estimates
• Review reports and be responsible for ultimate project delivery

Qualifications:

• CA (SA) qualification

Experience:

• Minimum of 2-3 years relevant working experience in transaction services
• Working within a professional environment
• Client development and marketing
• Analysing client needs and determining deliverables
• Practical experience of business analytical review and risk evaluation
• Excellent computer literacy
• Understanding of the principles of mergers and acquisitions, Companies Act requirements, JSE listings requirements and BBBEE codes 

Competencies:

• Ability to build strong and effective relationships with internal and external clients ensuring a professional and quality service that meets required expectations and needs
• Have a clear interest in a broad range of business, strategy and finance topics
• Stays up to date with market conditions and developments
• Excellent communication and report writing
• Ability to identifying new business opportunities
• Ability to work as part of a team and build a successful team
• Excellent planning and organizing abilities
• Ability to work under pressure and achieve internal reporting deadlines
• Have a strong commitment to excellence and personal and professional growth
• Have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement and an aptitude for analytics
• Have a strong record of leadership in a work setting 
• Ability to prepare detailed reports with the appropriate levels of literacy